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Epsom Derby favourite John F Kennedy set to return in Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown

John F Kennedy is a top-price 4-1 for the Derby
John F Kennedy is a top-price 4-1 for the Derby

Investec Derby favourite John F Kennedy is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the PW McGrath Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Winner of his final two starts as a juvenile, the Galileo colt is one of six entries for Aidan O'Brien in the 10-furlong Group Three event, a traditional pointer towards Epsom in June.

Others for Ballydoyle include Racing Post Trophy runner-up Aloft and promising types such as Giovanni Canaletto and Archangel Raphael.

Jim Bolger is represented at this stage by the Godolphin-owned Listed winner Parish Boy and the maiden Morning Mix, while Dermot Weld can call on recent Curragh winner Ashraf and Zafilani.

The only other trainer with a possible runner is Ken Condon, whose Success Days got his head in front at Cork on Saturday.

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